My Life in Pieces✔️:#projectNigeria

Chapter Twenty-six

In my thoughts
I feel you
In my dreams
I see you
Yes its a feeling I should not think of
But I can't help but think of
We should move on
And forget everything
But is that what I want?
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Zoeya's POV

Four and a half month gone and I haven't seen or heard from Juan. I sigh as I see the papers scattered on the floor. They are all bills. Electricity bills, water bills, etc and my salary cannot cover them all.

Urghh.

I tried to dial Juan's number again but its not going through as usual. What the hell is his problem?. Ever since he left for Mexico he has never cared to call or check up on us.

"Mammie. Wheyis docyor banky? (Where is doctor banky)". Eem interrupted my thoughts. She was on holiday and I must say her results were awesome.

"I thought you left it on the kitchen counter?". I started picking up the bills from the floor.

"It's not there. And he needs to yake his bayth. (And he needs to take his bath)". She ran a hand through her braided hair and she whined in her pink shorts. Doctor banky was a toy Juan won in a game in a park and she admires it over all dolls.

"OK munchkin let's look for him". I scooped her from the floor and dropped her on the kitchen counter when we got to the kitchen.

After few minutes of fruitless search, we did not see it and Eem started to throw a tantrum.

"Guess who's in a mood for ice cream?". I wanted to make her happy. If I was stressed out my child shouldn't be that's why am a mother right?.

"Doctor banky?". She peered innocently while fiddling with her shirt.

"No silly. You and I. So go get ready so that we'll have some". I tickled her tummy while she squealed in excitement.

That's my girl

Time skip*

"Mammie I want this wan". Eem whined while she pointed to a large mixed flavoured ice cream.

"No munchkin. Let's have the other one". I pointed to an affordable size.

"No". She pouted while crossing her hand.

Màmamia (oh my God).
I muttered to myself while scanning around. Eem don't act like a spoilt child.

"Com'on Eem its the same flavour". I practically reasoned with her. If it were on a normal day I would have gotten it but I have far many problems to take care of.

"No. I want my Daddy". She stomped my foot.

I sigh as I look around. She was already grabbing unwanted attention. Then someone caught my eyes

Mámamia

*unknown POV*

She noticed me. Heck she's changed, she's still a blooming flower but I feel like she's in a shade and needs sunlight to bloom.

She stood up and still held my eyes even though I was in sunglasses. I never anticipated this day would be too soon. My palms were sweaty as the gap between us were closed. Her smaller version trotted behind her.

Finally she got to a stop. Her eyes held pain, anger, hurt and betrayal. I wanted to walk out on her.

What wrong has she committed?. I asked myself.

She let a tear slip. Knowing Zoe she is not very composed. She was still studying me like I'm a piece of specimen. We let our minds do the talking here and not our mouth. Was that enough?. Did that explain the hug I want to give her right now.

My bodyguard came close to inquire but I held my hands up to stop him. The moment needed no interference. Her eyes trailed my hand and then she broke the silence. A name I haven't heard in a while rolled off her tongue.

"Mufeedah". She gasped and this made me regret why I stepped in here.

I swallowed hard. I wouldn't let my years of training go down the drain. Memories started flooding in that very minute, her evergreen smile, her beautiful laughter, everything about her.

"Zoeya". I said in recognition while I took of my sunglasses.

Yup. You just sold yourself out. A voice in my head said.

"Oh its you. How did you........ Oh my God". She sat down as if she was feeling dizzy.

"Mammie aysh cream". A little beautiful innocent child said shyly while tugging on her shirt.
I quickly made for arrangement and in a few minutes the baby girl was digging into a large bowl of mixed flavoured ice cream.

"You never called. I waited". She said looking for the right words to say. We have so many things to say. So many things to do but they can't be done at once right?.

"I never got a chance to". Was all I said. Heck I was dying to talk to her. To tell her everything and we'll squeal and jump. I wanted to hug her here right now but I couldn't. I just can't.

"I know. I..... We have alot of catching up to do. Beebah will be so excited. Mia too... Do you know....". She started blabbering. She was making me feel guilty. I didn't want to succumb and join her in excitement so I did what I thought was best. I dropped my card and walked out leaving her expression priceless.

*Time skip*
Zoeya's POV.

I couldn't believe that I saw Mufeedah. She was the last person I expected to see...... In Italy. She's changed, she's more fiercer, bolder and composed. I guessed that standing up for herself made her what she is. She looks rich, she even have two personal bodyguard and what have you gained Zoe?. Nothing.
But on the bright side I have my beautiful munchkin. I sigh as I looked down at Eem. She was sprawled on the floor fast asleep. We just finished playing scrabble and she fell asleep.

Urghhhh

Where the hell is Juan. Is he thinking of deserting me?. I know little about the company where he works. They ship wares all over the world and I don't know where and what wares. What kind of man is he?. Could he be lost?. Or was he doing it intentionally? But he didn't show any trace of anger before he left.

I started to reminisce on the first day I saw Juan.

"Oh Mrs Serena. I don't know what to do. Am so confused". I was sad. I didn't want to do anything anymore. I was depressed. Mrs Serena was a kind hearted woman who lived two doors away. She was always kind to me even though I pushed her away sometimes

" Oh dear. You shouldn't be. You have to be strong dear. You can do it". She rubbed my back in soothing circles.

"I feel tired. I feel weak and insecure". I was acting like a spoilt child.

"Let's take a walk then. You always stay locked up in this house. The dues will soon be up and tell me where do you expect to get the money to pay. Huh?". She urged while going to look for something suitable for me to wear. That's Mrs Serena for you, she doesn't need your approval if she feels she's right.

In a few minutes I was dressed up and found myself walking with Mrs Serena and her little puppy.

"Come back here you". She cursed at the puppy running away.

"Don't worry I'll get him back. Have a seat". I pointed to a bench where she sat down slowly and I left to find the puppy.

I traced it and found it barking. It was barking at a young Italian man. He was handsome with chiseled nose and jaws. His dark orbs matched his dark hair and his early morning stubbles were cute. He was working in his garden

"Hi I'm Juan. I guess this little guy belongs to you". As if on cue crouched on my feet.

" Yeah. Sorry he was a nuisance ". I led the way and followed suit.

"I didn't get your name". He asked after me.

Taking further steps I replied
"Zoeya".

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Till when next we meet.
I love you 💞💟